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I hear from so many politicians and parents that the kids should be in school. I agree. So, with all the complaining from politicians and parents, why were employees of public schools not first on the list to get vaccinated? Every employee at public schools should have been on the...

Three events occurred on Jan. 6 that I believe will forever shape the destiny of the United States. First, Democrats took control of the Senate when the results of the Georgia runoff elections became clear, giving the party total control of decision-making at the federal level. Second, the certification of...

For over four years, Trump supporters have insinuated themselves into local, state and federal offices. I’ve seen borough councilors embrace this repugnant “movement” in insolent, arrogant fashion, and be dismissive of rational dialogue. They claimed patriotism, with outward displays but with no real understanding of its meaning. They demonstrate little...

Chalfant Franziska Klingseisen sold property on Lynnwood Avenue to Tri COG Land Bank for $25,517. Churchill William Roberts Jr. sold property at 212 Thornberry Drive to Asher Herrick Sade for $232,000. Delmont Ralph Faulk sold property at 315 Freeport Road to Frank Pampena Jr. and Dianne Pampena for $145,000. Edgewood...

Millvale Gerrid Fierst sold property at 114 Dorf Drive to Jacob and Danielle Griffith for $226,700. Inam Hassan sold property at 519 Mary St. to Jennifer Bouslog for $124,500. Reserve Estate of Gary Mihlfried sold property at 8 Emma St. to Michael and Karen Heid for $86,000. Alfred Garrett sold...

Hampton Estate of Kenneth Fernstrom sold property at 4855 Josephine Drive to W David Mancuso for $335,000. Joseph Kirby sold property at 5174 Polo Fields Drive to Dennis and Linda Fischer for $209,900. Alan Breedlove sold property at 2119 S Villa Drive to Stephen and Anna Crucitt for $700,000. Christine...

Fox Chapel Joel Garmon sold property at 120 Chapel Hill Drive to Mark and Iryna Haak for $780,000. William Rackoff sold property at 3 Twin Pine Court to Carl and Susanna Freyvogel Koubek for $887,890. Harmar James Walters sold property at 565 Meadowvale Drive to Chad and Ashley Schreckengost for...

Regarding the ongoing letters to the editor relating to proposed fee on hybrids and electric vehicles, I would like to point out a glaring malfeasance on lawmakers’ motives. Their reasoning is that hybrid and electric owners use less gas and don’t contribute as much as pure gas engines to our...

As a first-time voter and teenage progressive, I found a recent bright spot in the political news — Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto seeking a third term (“Peduto makes it official, seeks 3rd term as Pittsburgh’s mayor,” Jan. 14, TribLIVE). Although Peduto saw raucous protests in front of his house this...

Your editorial “An assault on the American system” (Jan. 6, TribLIVE) should have included the pent-up anger that Americans feel for the politicians in Washington. I remember Nancy Pelosi tearing up the State of the Union speech last February. She was not censured by her colleagues; indeed, she was applauded....

I’m sorry for you, Bob Nutting. I’m sorry I can’t refer to you as Mr. Nutting ,because that is far more respect than you deserve. I’m sorry that with the latest salary dump you have not yet achieved making the Pirates payroll the lowest in all of Major League Baseball....

In 1998, President Clinton was impeached on two articles of impeachment: lying under oath and obstruction of justice. Both articles stemmed from his conduct and/or testimony before a grand jury regarding sexual relations with two women. It should be said that sexual relations are of a private matter and are...

I read with interest the article “Pennsylvania Republicans weigh the party’s future post-Trump” (Jan. 10, TribLIVE). In it, some talked about abandoning “Trumpism” as a way for the party to move forward. So I ask, “What is Trumpism?” Yes, President Trump governed in an unconventional and controversial way. One may...

The following is an email I sent to my state senator, Camera Bartolotta. I urge all who are concerned about our country to write to their representatives. Dear Sen. Bartolotta, I am extremely concerned about the direction in which our country is headed. It seems we’re rushing headlong into socialism,...

President Biden’s soul has called for the unity of all Americans. But this call must wait for the Democrats’ attempt to punish President Trump and other Republicans with a second impeachment or a shaky attempt at calling on the 14th Amendment from the Civil War. This is reminiscent of the...

The editorial on Arconic’s property taxes to the Burrell School District (“Arconic appeal shows need for reform,” Jan. 16, TribLIVE) was interesting but leads to more questions. For instance: Why would the school board vote to “invest” $2 million in a synthetic surface for the district’s football field? The party...

As the political division in our country rapidly comes to an end (wink), I thought it might be time to point out several things upon which we can almost all agree. 1) Fellow drivers, one blink of a turn signal at 70 mph doesn’t authorize you to cut 10 feet...

I am 88 years old and have compromised immunity due to giant cell arteritis. At my age I am basically computer illiterate, so trying to apply for an appointment for the covid-19 vaccination has been almost incomprehensible for me. The Pennsylvania map of available sites that “may” have vaccinations available...

The Stroller is compiling a list of fish fries taking place Ash Wednesday and/or Fridays during Lent. To your non-profit’s fish fry listed in the paper and online, send complete information in writing to Carol Pinto-Smith, Valley News Dispatch, 210 Wood St., Tarentum, PA 15084 or email cpinto-smith@triblive.com. Online open...

Pine Showcase Properties LLC sold property at 173 Alder Drive to Samuel and Hannah Peasah for $507,912. Corey Tolan sold property at 502 Broadmore Ln to Nancy Potter for $336,000. Brian Hennings sold property at 4104 Fairway Drive to Ryan and Sarah Ball for $715,000. Thomas Logan sold property at...

Aleppo Wayne Beckemeyer sold property at 104 Little Hollow Drive to Gary Adam Bucuren for $189,900. Estate of Judith Weitz sold property at 507 Sewickley Heights Drive to Rocco Aloe and Janice Kazalas for $187,900. Sewickley Estate of Donna Papinchak sold property at 223 Melville Ln to Promise 33 LLC...

Bridgeville David Duffill sold property at 649 Gregg Ave. to Larry and Sandra May Gastgeb for $77,500. Andrew Fillipponi sold property at 1427 Main St. to Jacob Kuhn and Emily Fagan for $230,000. Scott Markovitz Group LLC sold property at 722 Maple St. to Stephanie Nicholl Berberick for $77,250. Carnegie...

Baldwin Borough Jacob Schrecengost sold property at 5637 Sixth St. to Emily Raeder for $135,000. Patrick Noone sold property at 1353 Cathell Road to Nanda Rai for $192,000. Jeffrey Arnold sold property at 3905 Frederick St. to Nicholas Ian Devault for $206,000. Estate of John Priore sold property at 416...

Basketball Boys Saturday’s results WPIAL Class 5A Section 1 Laurel Highlands 56, Ringgold 43 Section 4 Shaler 90, Indiana 50 Class 4A Section 1 Freeport at Keystone Oaks, ppd. Section 3 Uniontown 71, Southmoreland 34 Class 3A Section 3 Shady Side Academy 62, Ligonier Valley 33 Nonsection Burgettstown 70, Waynesburg...

Bellevue Frank Calderone Jr. sold property at 1116 Stonecrest Drive to Frank Armanini Jr. and Caroline Armanini for $305,000. Bradford Woods Charles Kamperman sold property at 426 E Harding Road to Kevin and Molly Nover Baker for $650,000. Adam Mowrey sold property at 704 Woodland Road to Vincenzo Cannella III...